FB2 Reader for Chrome
• Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux.
• Cost: free software.
FB2 Reader is an extension for Chrome, which allows you to load FB2-books into the browser library. Its own library is missing, the extension is designed to import downloaded FB2-files.
Unfortunately, the extension does not have text display options and does not support page numbering.
FB2 Reader for Firefox
• Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux.
• License: free software.
FB2 Reader for Firefox allows you to open FB2-books in the browser tab, perfectly copes with the display of text and images. Like the extension for Chrome, the add-on has no text display settings (besides the options for displaying paragraphs) and page numbering.
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Caliber
• Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux.
• License: free software.
Caliber is a multifunctional combine for working with electronic books. The program supports the conversion of files of multiple formats, which allows you to remove the issue of searching for the FB2-reader in principle.
Caliber interacts with popular libraries (Litres, Google Books, Amazon and many others), and also supports the import of FB2 files from the computer.
Download Caliber from the official website →
FBReader
• Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux.
• License: free software.
“The same reader” – so they call their offspring developers. Indeed, FBReader is one of the most popular programs for reading books, despite the fact that the version for Windows has not been updated since 2010, and the application for macOS altogether remains at the alpha testing stage.
FB Reader is an excellent choice if you need a fast and convenient program for reading books without unnecessary functions.
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Bookreader
• Platforms: macOS.
• License: version 5.8 will cost 749 rubles. The earlier 3.8 is distributed free of charge.
Bookreader is one of the most popular macOS readers, which probably has the most pleasant interface and repeats all the elements of reading books except, perhaps, the smell of paper (the developers complain about the lack of appropriate computer components).
Bookreader can read ePub and FB2, but, unfortunately, does not support reading PDF files.
Download Bookreader from the official site →
STDU Viewer
• Platforms: Windows.
• License: The non-commercial use of the program is completely free.
STDU Viewer boasts a large list of supported formats (PDF, FB2, ePub, CBR and CBZ, as well as image files), as well as the availability of a portable version that does not require installation.
The program loses to the hegemonics of electronic literature in performance, but it is perfect for those who need a simple and functional program for reading FB2-files.
Download STDU Viewer from the official site →
